“…Fourteen studies revealed the benefits of participating as a volunteer during the current pandemic from the health professional students’ perspectives ( 7 , 8 , 16 , 17 , 22 , 24 , 27 , 28 , 46 , 47 , 50 – 53 ). The most frequently mentioned advantage was to learn and practice, especially to give real aid and explore evidence-based medicine ( 8 , 16 , 17 , 22 , 24 , 28 , 47 , 53 ). Other benefits included collaborating with non-physicians ( 8 , 22 , 47 ), strengthening communication skills and empathy ( 8 , 16 , 17 , 22 , 24 , 50 , 54 ), knowing more about the healthcare system and costs ( 22 ), developing leadership and time management ( 24 , 47 , 52 ), helping other people (social benefits) ( 16 , 17 , 24 , 28 , 51 ), getting recognition (from friends, other healthcare workers, patients, etc.)…”